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AWS vs Scaleway: Who Secures Your Sync Better?

Discover how AWS in the US and Scaleway in the EU tackle sync security. Ensure your data's safe and compliant with regional regulations today.

Last updated: February 19, 2026โ€ขReviewed by Built in EU Team

Should You Switch to Scaleway?

What You Gain

Enhanced privacy, EU-based servers, sustainable ecosystem

Privacy advantage
Trade-offs

AWS offers more comprehensive features and tools

AWS has more features
Bottom Line

Switch if privacy and EU location are priorities; AWS for features

At a Glance

Data Location
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US data laws

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GDPR protected

Pricing

AWS

freemium

Scaleway

freemium

Migration
Medium difficulty~Several hours to a few days, depending on data size and complexity

Privacy & Compliance Comparison

Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance

CriteriaAWSScaleway
Server Location
US (AWS), EU (optional)EU (Scaleway)
GDPR Compliance
Partial (SCCs)Full
Open Source
E2E Encryption
OptionalOptional
Data Portability
Full exportFull export

CLOUD Act Notice

AWS is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Scaleway is not subject to US jurisdiction.

Switching from
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AWS

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AWS

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Switching to
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Scaleway

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US Data Storage

Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities

EU Data Protection

Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency

Certifications & Compliance

No certifications listed

GDPR Compliant
Open Source
EU-hosted

Reasons to Switch

  • โœ“GDPR compliance ensures EU data protection standards.
  • โœ“Open Source promotes transparency and customization.
  • โœ“EU-hosted servers reduce latency for EU-based users.
  • โœ“Sustainable cloud reduces carbon footprint.

Things to Consider

  • !Migration from AWS may require significant effort.
  • !Scaleway lacks AWS's multi-region data replication.
  • !Learning curve for new Scaleway-specific tools.
Migration difficulty:
Medium
~Several hours to a few days, depending on data size and complexity

Migration Overview

Full guide
Difficulty
Medium
Time Estimate
~Several hours to a few days, depending on data size and complexity

Depends on data size and complexity

Quick Steps

1

Create Scaleway account and configure settings

2

Export and prepare data from AWS

3

Import data, test integrations, and migrate users

Note: Switching may require adjustments depending on the specific services used.

Ready to make the switch?

Start using Scaleway today and take control of your data privacy.